Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream

Jun 11, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Paste Medium

Two generous scoops of chocolate brownie ice cream in a shallow ceramic bowl, softly melting at the edges

Creamy chocolate ice cream enriched with vanilla bean paste and studded with chewy homemade chocolate brownie chunks for a rich, textured treat.

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Cooling 6 hr 15 min

Total 6 hr 55 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)heavy cream
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
⅔ cup (134.0 g)granulated sugar
⅛ tsp (0.8 g)fine sea salt
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)vanilla bean paste
½ cup (50.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups (150.0 g)chopped homemade chocolate brownies

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, fine sea salt, and unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring often, until it reaches 175°F (79°C). Do not let it boil.
Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
Allow the mixture to cool about 15 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours.
Churn the chilled base in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20-25 minutes.
In the last 5 minutes of churning, gradually add the chopped chocolate brownies to incorporate evenly.
Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up before serving.

Tips

Use homemade brownies with a fudgy texture and no nuts for best results; cut them small for easy mixing.
Vanilla bean paste enhances the vanilla flavor without the need to scrape a bean; it also adds visual flecks.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate brownie ice cream?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 6 hours 15 minutes to chill, freeze and rest. The recipe makes about 1 quart (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate brownie ice cream?

Keep the ice cream stored tightly covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Let soften slightly at room temperature before scooping.

Can I make chocolate brownie ice cream ahead?

Prepare the chocolate custard base and chill it a day ahead for convenience.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Creamy chocolate ice cream enriched with vanilla bean paste and studded with chewy homemade chocolate brownie chunks for a rich, textured treat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

309 Calories / serving

23.3g Fat

25.9g Carbs

3.7g Protein

22.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2472 cal · 186g fat · 207g carbs · 30g protein · 179g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 309 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 58 min·3.4 mi·~6800 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 42 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
Swimming laps 43 min
Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 50 min
Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 72 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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